Career

Electricians; radar and X-ray experts; technologists; astronauts; chemotherapists; pilots; radio operators; space researchers; martial artists; people working in the film and television industry; fiction writers; photographers; herbalists; pimps & prostitutes; drug dealers, pharmaceutical workers; alcohol makers and distributors; sea faring professions; production of plastics; explorers, hunters; meditation gurus; puzzle experts; Zen experts; motorists; detectives

Gana: Sathabhisa is a ‘rakshasa’/demonic nakshatra, since all its presiding deity seeks secrecy and may be negative in their approach in dispelling atachments.

Favorable Activities

Business dealing, contracts, real estate, education, knowledge, recreation, vehicle, biking, traveling, astronomy, astrology, medicine, rejuvenation therapy, marine, technology

Unfavorable Activities

Beginning, childbirth, marriage, fertility healing, lawsuit, arguments, sociability, finance, clothes and accessories, household chores

Remedies

Sathabhisa natives should worship Lord Shiva and chant the root mantra “Om Lam” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra to alleviate afflictions. Wearing electric colors and neon blue is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, the lunar influence gives Sathabhisa harsh and cruel speech. Independence in thought often makes them act without regarding its consequences. Rock star Elvis Presley is a typical Sathabhisa native.

Padas or Quarters

The first pada falls on the Sagittarius Navamsa which is ruled by . Natives are easy going, optimistic and philanthropic with a chance to get carried away easily. They can madly espouse a cause and pursue it.

The second pada falls on the Capricorn Navamsa which is ruled by . It is more practical and organized which affects the material activities, although there can be too much of ambition.

The third pada falls on the Aquarius Navamsa which is ruled by . Natives here are futuristic, philosophical and visionary, although they can get too eccentric and violent. Planets are good in the material aspect being a vargottama pada.

The fourth pada falls on the Pisces Navamsa which is ruled by . It is hallucinatory and expansive, providing compassion and healing. Afflicted planets can make the person too ambiguous. The natives can often get addicted to intoxication. Professions requiring imagination like film and ad making are good.

Sathabhisa – The Empty Circle

Sathabhisa (6.40-20.00 Aquarius) is governed by Varuna, the God of the Cosmic Waters. Also called the ‘veiling star’, Sathabhisa stands for the betterment of the human state, ruled by the node of . In fact, Sathabhisa forms the climactic state of ’s functioning.

The spelling is also Sathabhisak, which implies ‘a hundred physicians’ or ‘a hundred medicines’ or ‘made of a hundred healers’. Alternatively, the other term for Sathabhisa is Shatataraka or ‘a hundred stars’, as the astrologers saw the constellation as comprised of hundred stars.

Behavioral Characteristics

The single and most important aspect that separates Sathabhisa from other nakshatras is secrecy, although there are other nakshatras like Anuradha, Purvashadha and Jyestha can be secretive too. In fact, Sathabhisa derives its life force from the power of concealment. This asterism seeks that which is hidden and gains power from it, just as there are lots of things hidden in the chest of the ocean. Sathabhisa is concerned with the electronic media which is based on deception and secretiveness.

With a suspicious perspective, Sathabhisa takes time to acclimatize itself to situations, although this makes them stay on guard, and being highly secretive, others often find it difficult to approach them. This makes Sathabhisa natives reclusive to a good extent. They are also introverts and eccentric. Solving puzzles and uncovering truths come easily to them. To get to the heart of things, Sathabhisa takes on an unflinching and silent stance. Often, they blurt the unpleasant truth at inopportune moments.

Frank speech may at times hinder achievement for Sathabhisa. A strong influence of this constellation makes them lack education in their childhood. They have their own set of rules to follow and their coldness entirely suppresses their emotions. Sathabhisa marks the culminating energy of the element of air which makes them core intellectuals and philosophers.

Lack of traditional charm and beauty however hardly robs the appeal of Sathabhisa that has a shy disposition with a tendency to explode frequently. They are vulnerable, enterprising and moderate. ‘Bheshaja shakti’ or ‘power to heal’ embodies the call of this nakshatra.

Strength: Independent; original; truthful; sharp mind; perceptive; emotionally controlled; interested in getting to the bottom of things; prosperous; economical; clever; able to defend themselves; enterprising; interested in astrology and other esoteric subjects; likes to solve puzzles; provides good service; finds happiness within themselves; strong principles; strong sense of justice; charitable; skilled in writing; sharp memory; daring; bold; artistic nature; defeats enemies.

Weakness: Loneliness; lacks self confidence; restricted; quiet yet will blurt things out in an unrefined manner; con artist; unstable; argumentative; uncommunicative; hides true intentions; miser; dependent on others to meet their needs; feels intensely restrained or mentally anguished; problematic relationships; reserved; secretive; keeps weaknesses to themselves; stubborn.

Professions: Physicians, healers, surgeons, X-ray technician, astronomers, astrologers, engineers, aeronautics, space engineer, pilots, nuclear physicists, researchers, electricians, writers, clerical work, secretaries, film and television, drug and pharmaceutical, working with herbs, drug dealers, waste disposal, plastics and petroleum, automobile industry, explorer, Zen practitioners

Famous Shatabhishas: Paul Newman, Robin Williams, Elvis Presley, J. Edgar Hoover, Paul Klee, Joe DiMaggio

Favorable Activities: Signing business deals and contracts, land and property deals, education, travel, bike riding, acquiring new vehicles, recreational ventures, meditation, sexual activity, astronomy and astrology, medicine, therapies, media events, technological activities, visiting the sea/ocean

Unfavorable Activities:

Marriage, childbirth, fertility treatments, law suits, arguments, negative action, new beginnings in general, too much socializing, financial matters, buying clothes or jewelry, domestic activities

Mantras:

Sacred Energy Vortex: Thiruppuhaloor gracious Karundhaarkuzhai Samedha Sri Agneeswarar Temple

The temple associated with Shatabhisha star is located at Thiruppuhaloor in the Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu, India. This temple called the Gracious Karundhaarkuzhai Samedha Sri Agneeswarar Temple has divine energy capable of revealing the past, present and future.

Those people born under Shatabhisha star should anoint Lord Shiva, named Sri Agnesswarar, with sesame (gingili) oil and sandal paste on Shatabhisha star day, especially if it falls on Saturday. It is also auspicious to perform abhishehkam, archana and a fire ritual. Conducting these rituals will bring healing for illnesses. Worshipping at this temple also provides assistance to overcome problems cause by the influence of .

It is favorable to light sesame (gingili) oil lamps in the shape of a crescent and offer food made of rice and milk. It is also beneficial to partake in charity work or philanthropy. Those people born under different stars may also perform abhishekham and archana and ask for the Grace of Lord Shiva. It is especially powerful on Shatabhisha day during the month of Chittirai (April 15- May 14). Visiting this temple brings blessings of good health and longevity.

It is believed that the first Sandal tree originated on Shatabhisha star. It is considered an auspicious service to grind the sandalwood with one’s own hands. A person can anoint the deity with this sandal paste and ask for peace of mind and spiritual knowledge. If sandal paste is given as prasadham and applied to the forehead it will reduce anxiety and provide divine energies.

Shatabhisha natives, your incense is made with the herb Kadambha as prescribed by the Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.